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Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in the ACC baseball tournament, a game marked by early homers, solid pitching and a late rally that ultimately fell short. Coach Erik Bakich acknowledged the need for sweeping improvements as the program looks to rebuild.
Following a 5‑4 loss to Notre Dame that ended a disappointing 2026 season, Clemson’s baseball program is poised for major changes, from player retention to staff reshuffling.
Clemson's baseball season ended in disappointment on May 19, when the Tigers fell 5-4 to No. 10 seed Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. The defeat capped a year that saw the program miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022, a milestone that has weighed heavily on head coach Erik Bakich.
In a tightly contested opening game of the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship, Notre Dame defeated Clemson 5-4 in Charlotte, with Lee delivering three extra-base hits and two RBIs.
Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, ending a season that required a tournament sweep to reach the NCAA field and marking the first missed postseason under Erik Bakich.
Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in Charlotte, ending a season that had already placed them at the bottom of the ACC and sealing a missed NCAA Tournament berth.
Clemson entered the ACC Tournament as the No. 15 seed and must win five straight games to reach the NCAA Tournament, facing Notre Dame first and navigating a daunting but not impossible path.